The Rostraver Public Library located in Westmoreland County, PA, is a member of the Westmoreland County Federated Library System. The library serves a population of 17,723 and has one branch. The library is open 46 hours per week; the branch 20. The library has a physical collection size of 25,000+ items and offers access to OverDrive. 400 in-person library programs were held during 2024.
The Director supervises 9 staff, 7 volunteers, and provides administrative oversight for the library’s branch located in Smithton.
A Provisional Public Library Certificate is required (Bachelor’s Degree with 12 hours of Library Science).
The Director works 40 hours/week on average and reports to a nine-member Board of Trustees.
Pennsylvania clearances are required for employment: Department of Human Services Child Abuse History, PA State Police Request for Criminal Records Check, & Federal Criminal History Record Information.
Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Previous experience in a library setting, nonprofit and/or grant writing would be a positive attribute.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing paid staff and volunteers
- Managing budget requirements
- Attending meetings
- Working with the Board to set policies, plan for the future and further the mission
- Engaging the public
- Expanding upon the existing platform moving forward
- Responsible for the overall managing of the building
- Participate and encourage the fund raising
Salary Range: $38,000 to $41,000/yr based on experience and education
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references with contact information by March 15, 2026 via email to tonyruozzi@comcast.net
Rostraver Public Library
700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver Township, PA 15012
Smithton Branch
615 Center Street, Smithton, PA 15479
www.rostraverlibrary.org